Candy O'Connor

BIOGRAPHY

Candy O'Connor has sung leading operatic roles in Spain, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Martinique. Among Candy's awards is First Place winner in the Loren L. Zachery National Vocal Competition and a three time Western Regional Finalist and First Place winner in the Metropolitan Opera Competition as well as placing in the Center for Contemporary Opera Competition, and in the LAOT Opera Studio Competition.

As "Lucia", LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR in Igualada,Spain - CULTURA stated: "An excellent cast of singers, the most outstanding - soprano Candy O'Connor. Most remarkable was the expert union between her voice and instrument [flute cadenza]. The production was a perfect combination of professionalism, sensitivity, artistry, beauty, taste and talent."

As "Konstanza" DIE ENTFUHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL in Cluses, France - MUSIQUE: Konstanza, interpreted by Candy O'Connor, knew just how to conquer the public, first in the very impressive aria of the first act, then in the more celebrated one in the second act"

"Queen of the Night" THE MAGIC FLUTE in Lorient, France - LE TELEGRAMME: "Candy O'Connor was a virtuoso of high singing maneuvers"

Also Check out Candy O'Connor, singing Mozart's "Der Holle Rache" and "Candy O'Connor, THE BELL SONG" on YouTube. Go to the Music page and hear sound bytes and three full arias!